How to Take an Awesome #Healthie

You guys, don't hate on #selfies -- they're here, they're fun, and everybody's taking them (chances are even you have, though you act like it's silly/stupid). And when it comes to gym selfies, or #healthies (as Kourtney Kardashian is doing), they actually can benefit you -- and your workout routine.

For starts, you get to show off your cute fitness gear. Come on, you know you’ve been dying to put on those spandex with neon accents that match your new bright yellow top. Plus, a #healthie can help you track your own progress. Think about it: If you’re snapping pics every time you hit the gym, you’ll be able to notice that you’re slimming down or when you’re putting on more muscle, and depending on your goal, both are huge milestones.
Likewise, you can also note if you’ve been…errr…slacking, and need to hurry back to the gym, stat.

So, how do you make sure the photos you’re taking are ones you and your fans will dig? Here are some things to keep in mind in order to take the perfect #healthie:

Make sure you have good lighting. If you’re embarrassed about other people seeing you, you might head into a dark corner to snap your photo. Don’t! While you can always filter with Valencia (an Insta fave!) or Rise, a well-lit space always enhances a photo.

Show us what you’re doing. If you came for a Spin class, let’s see the room. If you came to bench, show us how much weight is on the bar. Collages are a great option for this as well so you can show the environment, equipment, and you, of course.

Put your moves on display. While we don’t want you to try to do a deadlift with your phone in your hand to get a shot mid-lift, there are devices that can help. We like the HISY Wireless Smartphone Camera Remote. Connect it to your phone using Bluetooth, launch the camera function on your phone, and set your phone in a place that has a good view of you doing your thang. Take the quarter-sized remote in your hand, and all you have to do is click the button to snap a pic. It’s safe to hold while doing ab moves or even when you’re squatting (like it’s hot, girl!) And if you’re doing big lifts where you can’t hold the remote, switch to the video function on you phone, set up, and hit the remote both to start and stop a clip of the exercise.

Results rock! Everyone should be proud of what they’ve accomplished. Have you noticed your biceps are getting a little bigger? Or maybe you just completed a half-marathon. Snap a photo that shows everyone what you’ve achieved. You’ll be blown away by the amount of likes and support you’ll receive.